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Hello Quilt Campers.  This week's Make It Monday project is a fun and quick pillow featuring Red Rooster's "Giselle" collection; sure to be a hit with any recipient.  The bold and graphic patterns fit well with today's contemporary interiors.  As a bonus, Red Rooster has also included pattern directions for a table runner and a tote featuring the same fabric line.

Be sure to check out each week's project on our Projects page here.   Share your creative versions of any of our projects in Show and Tell here.

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Okay, let's see if you were paying attention  In Episode 702, Quilting in the Digital Age with Lura Schwarz Smith and Kerby Smith there was a lot of technical information.  Were you able to follow along? Take the TQS Quiz and see what you remember.

1.  What was the name of the software Kerby used to adjust his photographs?

2.  How many adjustment layers did Kerby use before he printed his photograph?

3.  In the second layer, Kerby adjusted one of the colors, what was the color?

4.  Who controlled the printing, the printer or the software?

5.  Even though he was printing on fabric, he used a paper setting, what was it?

How'd you do?  Are you rarin' to grab your camera?  Not quite ready?  Remember you can view the show as often as you need to help you with the answers.  

Want to start off slowly.  Join us in the Classrooms for the basics of Printing on Fabric with Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero.

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AccuQuilt is unveiling their new barn quilt this Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11am at the AccuQuilt Headquarters in Fremont, NE.

It is a huge 17' x 17' block that was the winning entry from AccuQuilt's recent block design contest.  It may possibly be the largest barn quilt IN THE WORLD.

If you'd like to attend the address is 1035 e. Dodge Street, just 25 minutes east of Omaha.

Say hello to the winner, Linda Erickson of Sierra Vista, Ariz., who will receive a $1,000 AccuQuilt shopping spree along with her all expenses paid trip for two to AccuQuilt to see the unveiling of her creation. Mary Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. will also have her second place quilt block displayed on the offices and receive a $500 gift certificate. Jane Rodgers of Fitzgerald, Ga., earned a $150 AccuQuilt gift certificate for her third place.

The Barn Quilt Contest was inspired by the work of Donna Sue Groves of Adams County, Ohio. Donna Sue began the modern American barn quilt movement in 2001 when she painted a colorful quilt block on her barn as a way to honor her mother’s love of quilting. Hang around and you'll be hearing more about Donna Sue tomorrow.

If you'd like to see some of the other contest entries, click here.

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As you learned earlier, Ronda Beyer, a Gammill artist, and her collaborative quilting partner Gail Stepanek just won Best of Show at AQS Knoxville with their quilt, Star Berries.

Ronda says, "We are both over the moon excited about this win... This is the 2nd Best of Show win with this quilt which has also been juried into Houston this fall."

Ronda will be taping with TQS this August and plans to bring the quilt with her to the taping to share with everyone.  In the meantime, here is a close up of one of Ronda's other quilts.

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In France, le 14 Juillet, also known as Bastille Day, is celebrated. It is a national holiday which commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille, stood as a symbol of Louis the 16th's absolute and arbitrary power. By capturing this symbol a signal was sent to the people that his power was no longer absolute and should belong to the Nation.

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Every year at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show they have a quilt block contest. The blocks have to be a particular size, this can change from year to year, and certain fabrics must be used. This year the fabrics were black and white, giving the blocks quite a geometric appeal. Here are just a few of the entries and a look at the grand prize winner. If you're looking for a way to just dip your toes into the contest world, this is a great way to start.

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Is it all about the toes? And we'll bet you thought polka dots were only for fabrics!!

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Yes, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is a great show.  Friends and families get together to enjoy a good time and to look at spectacular quilts, but, sometimes it's all about the shoes.

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TQS members stopped by Alex' and Ricky's booth at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

The weather was warm and so were all the wishes as they all gave the show a big "thumbs up."

Let's hope next time everyone can join in the fun!

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The 41st Annual National Quilt Association Quilt Show was held in Columbus, Ohio, June 17-19.  Hot off the press are the list of winners.  You'll notice a few familiar "faces" among the winning quilts.  To see the top prize winners, click here.  Congratulations to all of these talented quilters!

Best of Show was Awesome Blossoms by Claudia Clark Meyers and Marilyn Badger of Duluth, MN

Wings & Feathers by Mark Sherman of Coral Springs, FL, was Viewer's Choice.

Pat Holly's Paisley Peacock won Effective Integration of Color and Design.  You can see more of Pat's amazing work in Episode 608 - Mastering Machine Applique.

Best of Show, Wall Hanging was Sunday Morning by Esterita Austin, Port Jefferson, NY.  Esterita visited TQS in Episode 506 - Picture Perfect.